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FC Exhibit D <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> This form is a required submittal for ALL variance applications. An application will not be considered <br /> complete or placed on any meeting agendas until this form is complete and submitted to the City, <br /> Minnesota State Statutes Section 462.357, Subdivision 6(2) requires that practicaf difficulties be demonstrated in <br /> order for a variance to be granted. The di�cufties must be uni�ue to the property as variances run with the land <br /> and �ot the land owner. Personal and economic situations ar� not considered vafrd prac�ca/difficutties. tn order <br /> for an application to be hearcf by the Planning Corttmission and City Council practical difficulties having merit must <br /> be demonstrated. <br /> liOW DO I PROVE A PRACTiCAL DIF�ICULTY? <br /> This fofm has 12 points ou#{ining the basis City staff uses to deterrnine if practical difficulties exist and how the <br /> variance will affect the surrounding community. To prove pradical d"[fficulties, address a!I the �levant points <br /> listeci below and answer them as clearly as possible. <br /> Since you are requesting the code exception, you have the burden of prov9ng that the variance is Justlfied. <br /> 7he information the City receives is what is used in determin9ng a denial or appro�al recornmendation. If you <br /> lea�e something out it will nflt be considered. <br /> Please add�ss each of the tavslve practica!d�culties criterra as they r�lafe fo the requesf, if they do not apply, <br /> write N/A in the space provided: <br /> 'i. "The property owner proposes to use tne property m a reasonabie manner not perm�ttea by the Zoning <br /> Chapter." w , <br /> � ,F.. ,✓,C � ,.,, > ;.� . <br /> �� �� <br /> 2. "The plig t of t e lan owner i due to ircums ances unique to his property not created b the lan owner." <br /> �,�n-� / � s .w ,.. i <br /> � <br /> 3. "The variance, if granted, w�ll not alter the ssential c��acter o the locality." <br /> � • / ff�ir ��4 f�s- <br /> 4. "Ecanomic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists <br /> under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." <br /> �1� <br /> 5. "Practical difficulties include, but are nat limited to, inadequate access to tllrect sunligh# for sokar energy <br /> systems. Variances shall be granteci for earth sheltered construction as defined in Mfnnesota Statutes, <br /> Section 116J.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter." <br /> il/�i�' <br /> . ., <br /> 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not <br /> alfowed und��is Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." <br /> RECEIl��b <br /> Packet Last Upa!eted: August 2015 <br /> �'6 QEC 1 .5 .��+� <br /> � 3 7 9� C�n n����..� <br />